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Active Transportation Fund
Supports infrastructure projects for safer, more accessible active transportation
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Active Transportation Fund provides up to $50 million per project to support the construction and enhancement of active transportation infrastructure across Canada. The program aims to make human-powered mobility safer and more accessible by funding planning initiatives and capital projects such as new infrastructure, strategic planning, and safety improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development or enhancement of strategic plans for active transportation.
- Stakeholder engagement initiatives related to active transportation.
- Construction of new infrastructure to support active transportation.
- Improvement or enhancement of existing active transportation infrastructure.
- Upgrades to design and safety features that encourage active transportation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments
- Regional governments
- Public sector bodies
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial or territorial governments
- Indigenous governing bodies
- Federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations serving Indigenous communities
- Indigenous development corporations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly related to new construction, enhancement of existing infrastructure, and design and safety feature improvements that encourage active transportation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities across Canada
Additional information
- The application period for this funding opportunity is currently closed; future intakes may be announced at a later date.
- At least 10% of the total funding envelope is reserved for Indigenous recipients.
- Applicants can subscribe to a mailing list to receive updates regarding the fund.
- Application resources such as applicant guides and a step-by-step submission guide are available for reference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Active Transportation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Active Transportation Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Active Transportation Fund?
The Active Transportation Fund provides up to $50 million per project to support the construction and enhancement of active transportation infrastructure across Canada. The program aims to make human-powered mobility safer and more accessible by funding planning initiatives and capital projects such as new infrastructure, strategic planning, and safety improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Active Transportation Fund Funds up to $50,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Active Transportation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Active Transportation Fund program, you must:
Municipal or regional governments
Public sector bodies or not-for-profit organizations
Provincial or territorial governments and Indigenous recipients
What expenses are eligible under Active Transportation Fund?
Development or enhancement of strategic plans for active transportation.
Stakeholder engagement initiatives related to active transportation.
Construction of new infrastructure to support active transportation.
Improvement or enhancement of existing active transportation infrastructure.
Upgrades to design and safety features that encourage active transportation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Active Transportation Fund?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) by email at ATF-FTA@infc.gc.ca.
Where is the Active Transportation Fund available?
The Active Transportation Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Active Transportation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Active Transportation Fund is a Grant and Funding
